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Efforts exerted to preserve Then singing heritage
Life & Style

Efforts exerted to preserve “Then singing” heritage

In addition to teaching and transmission, many localities have integrated Then into modern life. In Quảng Ninh and Lạng Sơn, community-based tourism featuring Then performances has provided livelihoods for local residents while supporting the preservation of this cultural heritage.
Folk melodies of Bắc Ninh resonate through time
Heritage

Folk melodies of Bắc Ninh resonate through time

Amidst the rhythm of life in the mountains and forests, the sound of the đàn tính and the lyrics of then have become familiar melodies, nurturing the souls of generations of Tày and Nùng people in Bắc Ninh Province.
ABBANK run raises funds to preserve craft villages and heritage
Sports

ABBANK run raises funds to preserve craft villages and heritage

ABBANK, in collaboration with the Startup Vietnam Foundation and the Huế Department of Science and Technology, has officially launched the community run “Vietnam Heritage Stride 2025” to raise funds to preserve traditional craft villages.
Snap the heritage of Yên Tử in new photo contest
Event

Snap the heritage of Yên Tử in new photo contest

The contest is open to all Vietnamese citizens aged 15 and older, both within and outside the country, as well as foreigners working, studying and living in Việt Nam.
Heritage handshake joins forces for transboundary treasures
Event

Heritage handshake joins forces for transboundary treasures

The event was co-organised by the Management Board of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry of Khammouane Province, Laos.
Vovinam packs a punch as national championships kick off
Sports

Vovinam packs a punch as national championships kick off

The event has attracted nearly 350 athletes from 22 provinces and cities across the country, including Đồng Tháp, Gia Lai, Khánh Hòa and Lào Cai.
Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc autumn festival, a celebration of heritage and culture
Life & Style

Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc autumn festival, a celebration of heritage and culture

The activities will focus on promoting the global significance of the five heritage sites in the Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc – Yên Tử – Vĩnh Nghiêm – Thanh Mai complex, which have been recognised by UNESCO as World Cultural...
A collective effort to preserve heritage
Life & Style

A collective effort to preserve heritage

When heritage is well-preserved, it transforms into a shared treasure - no longer viewed as distant relics of the past, but as integral parts of community identity that foster both remembrance and future aspirations
New plant species discovered in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park
Life & Style

New plant species discovered in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park

This woody climbing shrub can grow up to five metres tall. Its leaves are alternate, obovate or oval in shape, while its flower clusters grow at branch tips or leaf axils, with funnel-shaped, dark purple corollas.
First transboundary natural world heritage site a vivid testament to the effective and mutual cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam: Ambassador

First transboundary natural world heritage site a vivid testament to the effective and mutual cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam: Ambassador

Việt Nam News'' reporter Lương Hương speaks to Lao Ambassador in Việt Nam, Khamphao Ernthavanh, about the significances of the recognition and future measures to protect the heritage. 
Côn Sơn Kiếp Bạc: where history and spirituality converge
Travel

Côn Sơn Kiếp Bạc: where history and spirituality converge

Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc is a renowned historical, cultural and spiritual area, recently recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Along with its picturesque landscape, it offers a variety of attractive sightseeing and pilgrimage experiences.
Community-led conservation thrives in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park
Life & Style

Community-led conservation thrives in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park

In addition to safeguarding the heritage, locals also act as “ambassadors,” promoting its image through services like tourist transport, photography, and souvenir sales. Their efforts help domestic and international visitors better understand the park’s core values and vast tourism potential.
Cultural identity of Ơ Đu ethnic people honoured
Life & Style

Cultural identity of Ơ Đu ethnic people honoured

The Ơ Đu ethnic people''s ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.
Ninh Bình seeks global recognition for cliff-based Hán-Nôm inscriptions
Life & Style

Ninh Bình seeks global recognition for cliff-based Hán-Nôm inscriptions

This treasure trove of Hán and Nôm writing documents important historical figures and events not only in Ninh Bình but across Việt Nam.
The rituals of the New Year Thunder Festival
Life & Style

The rituals of the New Year Thunder Festival

The festival of the Ơ Đu in the central province of Nghệ An has been recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
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